Beauty and the Skeksis

Part 22

In the following days, there was much the girl and Kinala were learning from the Sifa about the lands they had been to and what they had seen. Their culture and how they viewed things. They walked onto one of the ships but never left port.

The Chamberlain wasn't interested in getting on the ship, however. He just let the girls enjoy it.

One of the male Gelflings complimented him. "You're amazing to let that young Gelfling call you her father."

"Was on condition that human could not have baby with me. Wanted childling to raise. Kinala not have kin. Princess to Skeksis Empire." Sil declared. "Hmmm."

"And that's great, my lord." The male declared. "You gave her a life that almost any Gelfling would want, to serve you lords in the castle."

"Yes. Go now. Have important work to do." Sil declared, walking away. He just wanted to get away from this annoying chatter. "Tomorrow, we leave."

When they got off the ship, Sil told them it was time to leave tomorrow, and they needed to get packed. He wanted to go somewhere else for some more of their vacation and he was thinking the Endless Forest. He was ready for some land-dwelling animals for his dinner too.

The Sifa were sad to see them go but it had been decided. They were heading to the Endless Forest tomorrow.

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First thing in the morning, after breakfast, the carriage was loaded up and they were bound to leave. Kinala had liked learning about the different places outside of the Skarith region.

Sil was glad to be out of the Sifa Clan and away from the water. He knew he had discovered a fun side to himself that he hadn't felt in some time. But he had felt it being away from the other Skeksis.

"Just remember, what you saw Chamberlain do at beach, Human, you not tell other Skeksis about." Sil decreed.

"Agreed. It was nice to see more of your playful side away from the castle." She replied. "Same goes for you too, Kinala."

"I know, Mom. Must uphold our reputations." Kinala stated.

"Good, Daughter." Sil replied.

It was nearly an all-day trip to the Endless Forest. They went to an area where they were going to spend time together, just as a family. The guards were with them too but were to keep their distance away from them. Rather, the guards were in the next glen away from Sil's family.

The girl was going to make some new shoes for herself and Kinala. Kinala went to hang with the guards. Sil felt a restlessness in him.

"Chamberlain wants to try hand at hunting." Sil announced to his mate.

"Okay." The human declared. "To see if you can do it?"

"Yes. Testing myself." Sil smirked.

"Tests never hurt anyone if it's the right kind of test. Just be careful of what animal you go after." She warned him.

"Know that. Definitely NOT Rakkida."

"Good."

Then Sil was gone to find an animal worthy to kill for dinner. He knew that he wanted to impress his mate by bringing home the food for a change. He had once been able to do it. He wanted to try do what the Hunter did all the time. He had felt a little jealous when his mate had had to help the Hunter when he had come in injured that last week.

The Chamberlain looked for some animal worth hunting. At one time, he might be able to match SkekMal's skills, but not so much anymore. But it wasn't going to stop him from trying.